Many agricultural societies across Ontario have cancelled their 2020 fairs due to continued concerns caused by the coronavirus pandemic. Vince Brennan, manager with the Ontario Association of Agricultural Societies (OAAS), says that as of April 29, 34 of the 214 fairs that are members of the OAAS have officially cancelled their events for the year. […] Read more
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34 Ontario fairs cancelled due to COVID-19
Community safety and financial risk cited as reasons not to run in 2020
Ideas conference goes virtual due to COVID-19
Alltech is making its large ONE: The Alltech Ideas Conference a virtual event for 2020. The feed and inputs company hosts about 3,500 attendees from 70 countries in Kentucky for the conference each year to explore ideas and solutions for the global food supply chain. It is scheduled for May 17-19. “Our first priority remains […] Read more
Ottawa farm show, March Classic cancelled due to coronavirus pandemic
Large agriculture events shuttered as part of COVID-19 control measures
The need to limit large gatherings of people due to COVID-19 has meant the cancellation of two of Ontario’s largest agriculture events. The Ottawa Valley Farm Show and the Grain Farmers of Ontario March Classic were both cancelled March 13 after provincial government guidance limiting events with large numbers of visitors in order to reduce […] Read more
How to make the most of the Southwest Ag Conference next month
Here are some session suggestions that may bump up your SWAC experience
The Southwest Ag Conference continues to be the leading crops-focused conference in the province, drawing farmers from across Ontario, but also, increasingly being viewed remotely online. The conference, which takes place at Ridgetown College, University of Guelph, Jan. 7 and 8, 2020 will be home to 44 different sessions sprinkled over the two days. Farmtario […] Read more
Ag in Motion continues to grow in fifth anniversary year
In its fifth anniversary year, Ag in Motion welcomed 30,474 attendees through the gates and featured 552 exhibitors. Wednesday, July 17 was the biggest day on record for the show in its five-year history, with attendance reaching 12,660. “The show just continues to grow,” says Show Director Rob O’Connor. “We’re up to 552 exhibitors – […] Read more
Rabies vaccinations and livestock fairs to be simplified
The provincial government has proposed simplifying the rule that resulted in many 4-H animals having to be vaccinated for rabies before they were taken to local fairs. The regulations implemented by the previous Liberal government required that animals that came in contact with the public had to be vaccinated. The regulation said that as long […] Read more
SWAC 2019 conference: The Road Ahead
What to see and look for at the 2019 Southwest Agricultural Conference
Producers attending the 2019 Southwest Agricultural Conference will have their agronomic and farm business mind stimulated. The conference, with the theme: The Road Ahead is coming to the University of Guelph’s Ridgetown Campus on Jan. 3-4. Speakers will share the latest on topics ranging from nutrient management to marketing, compaction to pest management, precision agriculture […] Read more
COFS knowledge tent featuring leading precision ag, marketing information
The new education-based program increases the learning opportunities for farmers
Canada’s Outdoor Farm Show returns for its 25th year, as the gathering place for the industry and a centre of innovation information. There’s more focus this year on sharing knowledge with the new Farmers Edge Knowledge Tent, presented by Glacier FarmMedia. Farmers can visit the tent to learn about agronomy, precision agriculture, farm succession, farmer […] Read more
COFS demonstrations highlight livestock’s important place
FCC Livestock Central gives farmers the chance to see equipment working first hand
Livestock have always had a significant place at Canada’s Outdoor Farm Show and that continues in 2018 at FCC Livestock Central. More than 100 exhibitors at the show are livestock specific, focusing on dairy, beef, sheep, goats, swine, poultry and more. The difference at Canada’s Outdoor Farm Show is that exhibitors can showcase their products […] Read more
Exhibitor numbers up for this year’s Ontario Pork Congress
The event runs June 20 and 21 in Stratford, and is now surrounded by public celebrations of pork
The Ontario Pork Congress once drew 10s of thousands of farmers to Stratford to learn about the industry and improve their farms. As the number of hog farmers has plunged, the event has spawned a week-long celebration of pork as a food. The Ontario Pork Congress continues to grow, with more exhibitors than last year […] Read more
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